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高三英语
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第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 30 分）
第一节（共 5 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 7.5 分）
听下面 5 段录音。每段录音后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段录音后，你都有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段录音播放两遍。
1. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a shop. B. At a café. C. On a bus.
2. What is the woman doing now
A. Doing her homework. B. Cleaning her room. C. Seeing a movie.
3. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Husband and wife. B. Boss and secretary. C. Teacher and student.
4. What will the speakers do this weekend
A. Go camping. B. Go shopping. C. Go skiing.
5. What does the man want to do
A. Do some exercise. B. Purchase a washing machine. C. Fix the elevator.
第二节（共 15 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 22.5 分）
听下面 5 段录音。每段录音后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听每段录音前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题 5 秒钟；听完后，每小题都有 5 秒钟的作
答时间。每段录音播放两遍。
听第 6 段录音，回答第 6、7 题。
6. How long will the hot weather continue
A. For a week. B. For three days. C. For two days.
7. What’s the woman’s suggestion for the man
A. Wearing long clothes.
B. Protecting himself from hot weather.
C. Buying some flowers for his grandmother.
听第 7 段录音，回答第 8、9 题。
8. How much did the man pay for the car
A. $ 10,000. B. $ 8,000. C. $ 6,000.
9. How does the man probably feel now
A. Nervous. B. Regretful. C. Cheerful.
听第 8 段录音，回答第 10 至 12 题。
10. What does the woman’s father want her sister to study
A. Medicine. B. Journalism. C. Business.
11. What does the man think the woman’s sister should do
A. Go to an arts college. B. Talk to her parents. C. Choose a major first.
12. What’s the woman
A. A journalist. B. A teacher. C. A doctor.
听第 9 段录音，回答第 13 至 16 题。
13. What are the speakers talking about
A. How to deal with old books and magazines.
B. What the benefits of recycling are.
C. Why people should recycle things.
14. Why does the woman want to get rid of her books
A. She will move to another city. B. They take up too much space. C. They are in bad condition.
15. What will the woman do with her magazines
A. Sell them. B. Sort them out. C. Donate them.
16. Where will the woman s magazines end up
A. In a hospital. B. In a school. C. In a library.
听第 10 段录音，回答第 17 至 20 题。
17. When did the speaker start taking music lessons
A. At age two. B. At age ten. C. At age twenty.
18. How long would the speaker practice a day as a child
A. Two hours. B. Three hours. C. Ten hours.
19. Why did the speaker play in concerts
A. To make her parents happy. B. To get into a good college. C. To travel to other cities.
20. What is the speaker’s attitude toward music now
A. She never practices it anymore. B. She has forgotten it. C. She only plays it for fun.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分 50 分）
第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 37.5 分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Don’t miss the chance to participate in JumpFest’s famous Human Dog Sled Race!
Hosted by the Salisbury Winter Sports Association (SWSA), this is your ticket to great fun, fierce competition,
and memories you’ll be talking about all year. Best of all, on Friday night entry to Jumpfest is free to all.
On Friday, February 6, 2026, Satre Hill lights up for an electrifying night. Watch Olympic hopefuls soar off
the jumps, and then stick around as the Human Dog Sled Race kicks off under brand-new, state-of-the-art lights.
This isn’t just a race — it’s a feast (盛宴) for the senses you won’t find anywhere else.
Want in on the action Cash prizes and the title of champion are on the line! Gather your crew of six (everyone
18+) and get ready to power your sled down a 3-mile snow-packed track. Five teammates pull, and one rides in the
front — no dogs required, just pure human horsepower and plenty of laughs!
But speed isn’t your only weapon. The People’s Choice Award goes to the most creative costumes and wildest
sled designs. If you can dream it, you can race it. Blow the crowd away and claim your place in Jumpfest history!
Here’s how to join the fun:
Registration: Open now through Friday, February 6 at 6 pm Sign up at jumpfest.org.
Entry Fee: Just $ 25 per team — includes free Jumpfest admission!
Check-In: Arrive when the ticket office opens at 6 pm to get set and secure your spot.
Race Time: The adrenaline (肾上腺) starts pumping at 8:30 pm, right after the Target Jumps.
All funds are dedicated to fueling SWSA’s Junior Ski Programs — so you’re not just racing for glory; you’re
supporting future snow stars, too!
21. Why is the race more appealing to the public
A. It’s conducted under breathtaking lights. B. It brings back their lasting memories.
C. It offers them free food and drinks. D. Its participants are Olympic champions.
22. Which increases one’s chance of winning the People’s Choice Award
A. A faster dog. B. A smooth snow track.
C. A crazy sled concept. D. A well-dressed teammate.
23. Who will benefit most from the event
A. JumpFest’s competitors. B. Young snow sports lovers.
C. The SWSA’s coaches. D. Olympic sponsors.
B
A newly transformed park in Bellavista, a hilly neighbourhood in Ecuador’s capital Quito, stands as a
symbolic example of how impactful low-cost initiatives can be when driven by community engagement. As a
resident and a mother, I’ve witnessed the park’s evolution from a deserted area to a green, playful haven (乐园).
A year ago, the park was barely functional, but the community’s farsighted approach, starting with securing
funding from the goverment’s budgets, initiated its transformation. However, the revamped (改造的) space would
lack a children’s playground due to budget limits, which sparked a new wave of community action. Several parents,
including myself, told the community leaders that we needed a playground for our children.
In May 2023, a small group of community leaders, grandparents, aunts, and I held the first meeting, where we
proposed the idea of making the design of the playground a participatory process. This process would actively
involve children, parents, and caregivers. We shared various ideas for playgrounds and discussed the child-and
family-friendly principles that we would like to use for co-creating public spaces. Engaging methodologies (方法
学) from LAPIS, like the ‘magic camera’ and children’s drawings, were used to capture young minds’ visions for
the park. These ideas were not just fanciful dreams; they became the blueprint for the park’s design. Parents,
grandparents, caregivers, and early childhood educators joined in, providing valuable insights and promoting
discussions about creating a safe play environment.
The transformation, completed in just three weeks, is a proof of the power of low-cost solutions and
community involvement. Using recycled materials and the energy of volunteers, the project minimized costs while
maximizing community engagement and pride.
Today, Bellavista’s Play Park is more than just a space; it’s a symbol of collective power and innovation of a
community. It has become a lively center where families come together, where children engage in play that is both
fun and developmental, and where the community celebrates its collective achievement.
24. Why did the author go to the community leaders
A. To enter a protest. B. To submit a report.
C. To send an invitation. D. To make an appeal.
25. Why were methodologies from LAPIS employed
A. To promote adult preferences. B. To guide child-centered design.
C. To simplify the safety rules. D. To lower the initiative costs.
26. What characterizes the construction process of Bellavista’s Play Park
A. Cost-effective and highly participatory. B. Eco-friendly and highly technical.
C. Time-consuming and low efficiency. D. Labor-intensive and disorganized.
27. What message does the story seem to convey
A. Actions speak louder than words. B. Ups and downs make one strong.
C. Many hands make light work. D. Make hay while the, sun is shining.
C
Emily Will is a board-certified handwriting examiner in private practice in North Carolina. She has examined
signatures on countless checks, wills, deeds and trusts. She has inspected medical records to assess whether a
doctor’s signature may have been added at a later date than indicated, perhaps after a lawsuit was filed.
To assess whether a piece of handwriting was written by a particular person, examiners need something to
compare it against, so they collect writing samples that are known to be from that person. The type of writing has to
be the same, whether a signature, cursive writing (草书), or hand printing. The known samples should be from
roughly the same time period as the handwriting in question, because our handwriting evolves over time. And
having multiple known samples to compare against is key, as that will allow the examiner to consider the
variability in a person’s writing style.
“You’re not a robot, so every time you sign your name, it’ll look different,” Will said. “That’s what makes
handwriting examination so interesting.”
Nonprofessionals might think that since most people know how to produce handwriting, pretty much anyone
can examine it. They might assume that the expert compares such things as the size, slant (倾斜) and spacing of the
letters and the connections between them. Indeed, examiners do that. But they also look beyond those features of
writing for slighter signs of how the writing was made.
“Say you want to create a signature,” Will said. “You may be able to complete a good facsimile (摹写). But is
the ‘O’ clockwise when it should be counterclockwise Are there pen lifts where there shouldn’t be When you
sign your name, it’s all muscle memory. But creating a signature requires deliberation. The pen slows down. It
stops and starts.” Those hesitations show up under a microscope as tiny pools of ink.
“It’s not so much how the signature looks, but how it was made is important,” Will said.
28. What is a shared feature of examiners’ collected writing samples according to paragraph 2
A. They have to be from the same person.
B. They are closely related to medical cases.
C. They possess different writing styles;
D. They are created before the questioned documents.
29. What did Emily Will imply in paragraph 3
A. The process of examining writings. B. The evolution of handwriting.
C. The complexity in assessing handwriting. D. The influence of technology.
30. What is the biggest challenge for examiners
A. Creating better facsimiles. B. Identifying unnoticeable production signs.
C. Classifying writing materials. D. Distinguishing professionals from amateurs.
31. What does the underlined word “deliberation” in paragraph 5 mean
A. Strength, B. Experience. C. Permission. D. Consideration.
D
Scientists have reported some rare good news from the Arctic. As the climate changes and the ice melts (融化),
in one region at least, polar bears are thriving (茁壮成长) — finding new ways to survive.
“A fat bear is a healthy bear,” said Jon Aars, a scientist with the Norwegian Polar Institute. He’s been tracking
polar bears on the remote Arctic Norwegian area of Svalbard for more than 20 years. He led a team of researchers
who tracked the weight and size of nearly 800 bears between 1992 and 2019. They found the polar giants to be in
good shape, able to survive and to continue raising new cubs. I was quite surprised,” Aars admitted, “because we
have lost so much sea ice since I started.”
For years scientists have raised the alarm that shrinking sea ice cover could put polar bears at risk, as they use
the ice as a platform from which to hunt for seals. “Some of us would predict that they should be in trouble already,”
Aars said. But what his team has found suggests the bears are adapting to smaller ice patches, and they may even
be helping polar bears hunt more efficiently as their prey (猎物), which also relies on the ice, is concentrated in
smaller areas. “I think what this shows is that they need less sea ice than we thought,” Aars said.
His team’s research also found that the melting ice was pushing polar bears to get creative on land — where
they were increasingly feeding on other prey, such as reindeer and walruses. “Some of them would be on land as
much as 90% of the time now, which is a lot,” he said.
That bears are thriving is undeniably good news, but Aars stressed that more research was needed to
understand how polar bears in other parts of the Arctic were adapting to a warming climate. And he said that his
team’s research did not attempt to predict how the animals would handle the continuing warming of the Arctic.
“Bears are able to cope with the situation,” he said. “But the bad news is the predictions that we’re going to lose sea
ice fast in Svalbard.”
32. What did Jon Aars find surprising
A. The rich biodiversity in the Arctic area. B. The effects of global warming on animals.
C. The faster melting speed of Arctic sea ice. D. The physical condition of the polar bears.
33. What can be learned from the third paragraph
A. Melting ice increased polar bears’ hunting efficiency.
B. Seals exhibit much poorer adaptive capabilities.
C. Sea ice helps to protect seals from polar bears.
D. Melting ice poses more threats to polar bears.
34. How did Aars feel about the future of polar bears in Svalbard
A. Optimistic. B. Relieved. C. Worried. D. Unconcerned.
35. Which could be the best title for the text
A. Melting of Arctic Ice And Its Future Impact on Polar Bears
B. Polar Bears Are in Better Shape Despite Sea Ice Losses
C. Climate Change Is Threatening Polar Bears
D. Polar Bears’ Diet and Feeding Habits
第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
A cloud restaurant kitchen is a place that does not have a traditional restaurant or dining-in facilities. It just
takes online orders for delivery of the food. 36 .
A fully-functioning kitchen for the preparation of meals also serves as a producing unit. There is no fancy
infrastructure (基础设施), wait-for staff, tables, and nothing else. The ability for customers to make their orders
online via the restaurant app gives rise to the term “cloud kitchen”. These kinds of kitchens are often referred to as
“ghost kitchens”, “black kitchens”, and “virtual kitchens” among other names.
37 . However, all operational models of cloud kitchens have one thing in common: They only provide
delivery of food items to the house. Let’s go through an example to get a better grasp. Say you reconsidering
launching a venture (企业) called “Take Away & Eat.” Since there is no need to invest in expensive hardware,
setting up a cloud kitchen is easy. 38 :
Let’s pretend you’ve equipped a 10 ft by 15 ft room with everything you need to make a meal. 39 , and
you can fulfill them as quickly as a few minutes after preparing the food in the kitchen, wrapping it in branded
materials, and delivering it. Take & Treat is your brand name and how your food is marketed to consumers.
One of cloud kitchens’ most appealing features is its ability to support several brands out of a single facility.
This allows businesses to reach a wider audience for no extra cost.
40 . Apps like Grubhub and DoorDash, which deliver meals to your home, are used. They achieve this
by analyzing massive quantities of data to determine what meals to make and when they will be most in demand in
different areas.
A. The customers place orders online
B. The cl oud kitchen is a unique tech-enabled space
C. It is entirely different from traditional restaurants
D Just a suitable cooking area remains to be located
E. It’s simple to place multiple orders at the same time
F. These kitchens are often located in remote populated areas
C. The existing cloud kitchens each have their unique approach
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分 30 分）
第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
A 90-year-old British woman has dedicated more than half of her life to saving animals of all types. She has
41 more than 10,000 animals from abuse and abandonment so far.
In 1971, Barby Keel’s tale of caring for animals started when a soldier asked her to 42 his dog while
he was stationed in Northern Ireland. This small act was the 43 of her passion for animals. There were just
three animals in her 44 when she founded the Barby Keel Animal Sanctuary (避难所) in 1979. More than
600animals, including dogs and cats, now call the sanctuary 45
Given her current 46 , Kell relies on volunteers to take care of all the animals. “I know I’m getting
older, so I know my 47 ,” she said. “I don’t 48 the big animals anymore, but I still get up every
morning to see them all.”
Most of the animals live 49 on the 12-acre sanctuary. Keel and her staff take pride in their no-kill
50 . She uses her pension (退休金) to 51 a lot of costs, but after spending time with the animals,
visitors can visit the sanctuary’s café and gift shop. “It is 52 , but if it generates 53 for the animals,
then that’s the main goal,” Keel said.
“Some days I am completely 54 — it’s hard work,” Keel says. “But then I get a little nose ‘boop’ (噗)
or a face looks up at me, and I 55 · why I’m doing this.”
41. A. bought B. chosen C. rescued D. defended
42. A. watch B. treat C. deliver D. avoid
43. A. result B. origin C. point D. proof
44. A. yard B. care C. view D. reach
45. A. name B. victory C. duty D. home
46. A. status B. power C. job D. age
47. A. identity B. interactions C. limitations D. interest
48. A. deal with B. rely on C. pick up D. come across
49. A. regularly B. permanently C. entirely D. initially
50. A. policy B. project C. level D. method
51. A. cut B. check C. restrict D. cover
52. A. exciting B. exhausting C. amusing D. rewarding
53. A. profits B. tricks C. dreams D. images
54. A. left out B. knocked out C. worn out D. worked out
55. A. wonder B. doubt C. remember D. predict
第二节（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入 1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
China announced an action plan to protect and create beautiful rivers and lakes from 2025 to 2027, with focus
on improving the quality of water-based ecosystems. The plan, which 56 (release, by the Ministry of
Ecology and Environment and other government organs on Wednesday, set the goals of achieving 57 (note)
progress in creating beautiful rivers and lakes by 2030 and completing the initiative by 2035.
Liu Jing, deputy director of the department of water ecology and environment at the ministry, said that
beautiful rivers and lakes generally needed to meet several criteria.
58 terms of water resources, they should have a stable source of replenishment (补充), good water
flow and sufficient ecological water use, thus steadily achieving the goal of “rivers with flowing water”. As for
water ecology, the ecological functions of water bodies and 59 (they) buffer zones (缓冲区) should be
maintained or restored, biodiversity 60 (effective) protected, and the return of representative native species
ensured, therefore 61 (establish) a stable state of “rivers with fish and water plants”. Concerning water
environment, pollutant discharge within the basin should be controlled, water quality significantly improved or
being consistently excellent, public needs for waterfront landscapes and recreational spaces well met, and
ecological concerns 62 (raise) by the public properly addressed, ultimately achieving “harmonious
coexistence between people 63 water”.
The plan aims 64 (promote) targeted, science-based and lawful pollution control by building an
integrated ecological governance system in key river basins, 65 the upstream and the downstream areas are
connected to improve ecosystem health.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40 分）
第一节（满分 15 分）
每年的 3 月 21 日是世界睡眠日（World Sleep Day）。你班外教课将围绕这一主题开展一次课前演讲活动。
请你写一篇演讲稿，内容包括：
1．健康睡眠的意义；
2．你给出的建议。
注意：1．写作词数应为 80 个左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Good morning, everyone,
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
Thank you!
第二节（满分 25 分）
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Before volunteering at a children’s hospital, I had little experience of working with children or even managing
large groups of people. However, as a volunteer, I managed a group of 15 challenging children for two. hours with
another first-time volunteer. As time went, the children were well behaved, safe and actually enjoyed themselves,
and at no point did I find myself panicked or worried.
One of the most significant experiences that occurred to me during this was dealing with a disobedient (不守
规矩的) child and his parents. His name was Leo. a fiery eight-year-old with bright eyes that flashed between
mischief and profound frustration. During craft sessions, he would knock over other children’s glue jars on purpose;
during story time, he would shout over the reader. The typical strategies of redirection and gentle discipline seemed
to bounce off him. The worst thing happened during a team game when, after a disagreement over rules, he pushed
a younger girl, causing her to fall and injure her knee.
According to the hospital’s strict “No Bullying” policy, it was my responsibility to call his parents and request
they take him home early. My heart raced as I dialed. When his mother answered, I explained the situation as
calmly as I could, focusing on the facts and the safety policy. There was a heavy silence, followed not by anger, but
by a weary, defeated sigh. “I’m so sorry,” she said, her voice thick with emotion. “He’s not usually like this. It’s
just… his elder brother is a patient here on the third floor, suffering from leukemia (白 血 病 ). Leo feels like
everything is out of his control.’
Her words struck me like a physical blow. In an instant, my perspective broke into pieces and reformed. Leo
wasn’t a “disobedient child”; he was just a little boy drowning in fear and helplessness, acting out the chaos he felt
inside in the only place that seemed safe to do so. I felt a surge of shame for my earlier, unspoken label of him as
simply “difficult”.
注意：1．续写词数应为 150 个左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
When his mother arrived, I met her in a quiet corner, _____________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
The next day, Leo arrived cautiously. __________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
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____________________________________________________________________________________________
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参考答案
1~5 BAACB 6~10 ABCBC 11~15 ACABC 16~20 ABBAC
【答案】
本文是一篇应用文。英国南部城市 Salisbury 举办的人拉雪橇趣味比赛极具观感，将会吸引来自各地的游客
和雪上运动爱好者。
21. A
22. C
23. B
【答案】
本文是一篇记叙文。为了能给社区的孩子们提供一处玩耍的乐园，作者和社区居民们同心协力，最终如愿
以偿。
24. D
25. B
26. A
27. C
【答案】
本文是一篇说明文。Emily Will 是一名笔迹鉴定专家，她结合自己的工作经历，说明这一工作的趣味性和挑
战性。
28. A
29. C
30. B
31. D
【答案】
本文是一篇说明文。气候变暖、冰雪融化会威胁到北极熊的生存吗 研究人员有了令人意外的惊喜发现。
32. D
33. A
34. C
35. B
【答案】
本文是一篇说明文。在一个快节奏生活的年代，人们对于在餐厅里吃饭的需求已经越来越低了，而云厨房
作为一个全新的消费概念，正在被大众所接受。
36. C
37. G
38. D
39. A
40. B
【答案】
本文是一篇记叙文。一位九十多岁的英国老太花费了自己的半生精力救助各种落难的动物，并从中感受到
了生活的意义和乐趣。
41. C
42. A
43. B
44. B
45. D
46. D
47. C
48. A
49. B
50. A
51. D
52. B
53. A
54. C
55. C
【答案】
本文是一篇新闻报道。中国政府发布的一项为期三年的行动计划，旨在通过系统性标准与科学治理，分阶
段（2030 年取得显著进展，2035 年完成）创建“美丽河湖”，全面提升水生态系统质量。
56. was released
57. notable / noteworthy
58. In
59. their
60. effectively
61. establishing
62. raised
63. and
64. to promote
65. where
第一节
One possible version:
Good morning, everyone,
I am honored to stand here to share with you the value of healthy sleep.
Adequate sleep not only helps us stay alert and focused during the day but also plays a vital role in
maintaining our overall health. Lack of proper sleep can lead to various problems, such as weakened immune
system and even chronic diseases in the long run.
To improve our sleep quality, we should establish a regular sleep schedule. Additionally, creating a
comfortable sleep environment can make a significant difference.
Let’s take the World Sleep Day as an opportunity to make quality sleep a priority!
Thank you!
第二节
One possible version:
When his mother arrived, I met her in a quiet corner. “I feel sad to know that Leo’s brother is ill,” I said,
softening my tone. “I can’t imagine how hard this is for all of you. We need to keep everyone safe, so Leo does
need to leave today. But perhaps we can think about how to make this work better for him tomorrow.” I saw the
mother’s shoulders relax a little. We agreed that instead of joining the large group immediately, Leo could come in
as my “special assistant” for the first 30 minutes, helping me set up activities — a role that gave him a sense of
importance.
The next day, Leo arrived cautiously. I handed him a clipboard and asked him to check off supplies. He took
the job with great seriousness. Gradually, we integrated him into the group, with me giving him small, positive
leadership tasks. The transformation wasn’t overnight, but his aggressive acts disappeared. He began to smile, and
even protect the younger girl he’d once pushed. The senior leader, observing the whole situation, later told me,
“Yo u managed the policy with firmness and the person with compassion. That’s a rare balance.” This praise meant
infinitely a lot to me.
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(Text 1)
M: What would you like to drink, tea or coffee
W: I used to order orange juice, but this time I’d like a hot chocolate.
(Text 2)
M: Hello, Rita. Let’s go to see a movie.
W: I’d love to, Brad, but my mum ordered me to finish my homework first, then to clean my room and water the
flowers. I’ve only just started.
(Text 3)
W: Honey, we don’t have any cooking oil. Could you buy a bottle of oil before I start cooking
M: But this is the climax of my favorite TV series. Maybe our son is free now.
(Text 4)
M: We’re going skiing this weekend. Would you like to join us
W: I’ve never gone skiing before, and I don’t have any equipment.
M: Don’t worry. We’ll rent the equipment and I’ll teach you.
(Text 5)
M: Excuse me. Where can I find washing machines
W: Washing machines They’re in the Household Appliance Department in the basement.
M: In the basement I see. Could you tell me how to get there
W: Sure. Take the elevator over there down one floor.
(Text 6)
M: It’s so hot outside, and it’s reported that this hot weather will continue for seven more days.
W: Yes, so the best thing is to stay at home and eat ice cream while watching TV. We’d better not go out.
M: But I have to. I have to take these flower seeds to my grandmother; she is clearing the garden at home,
preparing to grow flowers.
W: If so, you’d better wear a hat and put on some suntan oil — just wearing long clothes is not enough.
(Text 7)
W: Hi, Ted, I heard you just bought a car.
M: Yeah. Unfortunately, it turned out to be a piece of junk.
W: What Is it a used car
M: Yes. I bought it from a Mexican guy.
W: How much did it cost
M: He asked for eight thousand dollars. But I talked him down to two thousand less.
W: Even so, if it’s a piece of junk, it wasn’t worth the money. Sounds like you were ripped off. Why not call the
Mexican guy and have it returned
M: I’ve tried, but I can no longer get through. He must have changed his phone number. I really shouldn’t have
bought it.
(Text 8)
M: Betty, has your sister made up her mind about which college to go to
W: Not yet. My mother wants her to go to a medical school while my father wants her to go to a business school.
M: Which does she prefer
W: Neither. She wants to be a journalist. But my parents are not in favor of it.
M: In that case, why doesn’t she go to an arts college first
W: What do students in an arts college study
M: Students there often do not have a major for the first two years. They are free to choose a major at any time
during those first two years. You never know — your sister may want to major in business or medicine in two
years.
W: That’s quite possible. I didn’t want to be a doctor before I went to college, but then I changed my mind. Now I
really like working in the hospital.
(Text 9)
W: I heard that garbage disposal is a major problem in most cities around the world.
M: Yes, finding places for garbage is getting more and more difficult. Recycling is, therefore, becoming very
popular. In fact, many types of glass and cloth, even our shoes can be recycled.
W: That reminds me. I have many old books. Can they be recycled
M: Of course. But I think there is a better way to deal with them. Most charity shops, some libraries and schools
will accept second-hand books if they are in good condition.
W: Good idea. I could save a lot of space if I got rid of them. What about magazines
M: They also can be recycled. Or you can contact local doctors, dentists’ surgeries or hospitals, to see if they would
welcome magazine donations for their waiting rooms.
W: There is a hospital near my home. I’ll call and ask.
(Text 10)
W: I have played music for most of my life — about twenty years. My parents had a piano in our house that I
would pretend to play as a two-year-old kid. I started taking lessons at the age of ten. I loved to play. I would
practice for three hours a day as a kid. As I got older, my teachers and parents wanted me to get serious about
playing. So, in high school, I took music classes and played in some concerts to make them pleased. I traveled to
other cities to play. The concerts and the traveling were hard on me. I was worried about making my parents proud
and being the best I could be. When I left high school and went to college, I stopped playing as much. At some
point, I decided not to play the piano anymore. But I never forgot the music. Now I just play for fun. I don’t
practice every day, and I don’t have to become the best player anymore. But that’s okay with me.

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